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  1. Lab grown loose diamonds

    Lab Grown Diamonds

    … goal of scientists for decades, and now, that dream is becoming a reality. In truth, man-made diamonds, also called lab grown diamonds or synthetic diamonds, have been around for quite some time. But, they have primarily been used in industrial … you buy a lab grown diamond for your engagement ring? Let’s consider some of the reasons why you might want to: Lab grown diamonds have much less environmental impact than diamond mining They cost around 30-35% less than comparable natural diamonds

  2. Lab grown diamond vs natural tester

    Arden Jewelers Catches Undisclosed Lab Grown Diamond

    … been. The stone was returned, and the wholesaler will begin a thorough investigation of their supply chain. Now, lab grown diamonds are not a bad thing in and of themselves. We even carry a line of them called Balance , and they are a great way to …, and we consider it part of our job to protect our clients from being sold one. If you want to learn more about lab grown diamonds, check out our series of informational articles on them . Without both the intensive training required to become a GIA …

  3. Graham Pearson hold the diamond containing ringwoodite

    Chocolate Diamonds and a Journey to the Center of the Earth

    … came from a tiny inclusion in a diamond that most people would consider worthless (learn more about colored diamonds and their values here). Inclusions, as you may know, are small bits of foreign (non-diamond) material that were trapped … of the Earth’s oceans combined . This is a very exciting discovery, and as jewelers we love to hear stories where diamonds are the heros (or at least play supporting roles). You can’t help but be impressed by this little brown diamond and …

  4. Fancy red diamond

    Fancy Color Diamonds

    When we think of diamonds, we often imagine brilliantly white gemstones. But every so often, a diamond will come out of the ground in vivid …of the total number of rough diamonds that are mined. Because of this, they are often far more expensive than normal diamonds. The range of colors in hue and intensity takes most people by surprise. The intensity of color in fancy color …, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick run down of the main fancy colors: Yellow Yellow diamonds are known as Canary diamonds. To be a fancy yellow diamond, the color must be more intense then a Z colorless diamond…

  5. The Argyle diamond mine in Australia

    The World’s Largest Diamond Mine is Shutting Down

    … site has had a significant impact on the environment around it, and faced with this kind of disruption many of us begin to feel uneasy about the prospect of buying a natural diamond. This is a big driving force behind the interest in lab grown diamonds which are believed to have a much smaller impact on the environment. That said, one aspect of the mine’s closure that hasn’t gotten much press is the extensive plan that the owners (the Rio Tinto group) have to rehabilitate the …

  6. California tourmaline ring

    New Jewelry: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline

    We are excited to announce two new jewelry lines available now, just in time for the holidays: Floating Diamonds and California Tourmaline. Both of these new collections feature fantastic, original gift ideas and both of them are…

  7. When a gemologist buyer may pay less for your jewelry

    Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?

    If you're a regular reader here, you know that in most cases a gemologist jewelry buyer can pay more for your jewelry. But, there are a few circumstances where a gemologist may actually pay less than a non-professional buyer. Our goal is to help you get the most for your jewelry whether it is from us or someone else. So, read on to learn about the times when a gemologist buyer like us may wind up offering less.

  8. Diamond liquidation sale

    The Great Diamond Liquidation

    If you were waiting for the opportune moment to buy a diamond, this is it . We are liquidating a huge number of diamonds in preparation for our upcoming showroom remodel. That means diamond discounts up to 75% off of retail . This is by … on loose diamonds we have available online right now (even more deals are available in store): Browse all loose diamonds › Of course, if you have the perfect diamond, you need the perfect ring. We have you covered there too with a great …

  9. 2015 Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide

    Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide 2015

    … slightly different approach to our gift guides. Some years, they are all about new and trending styles like Dancing Diamonds . Some years, we focus on price points and helping you find the best jewelry gift under $100 . This year, we’re not … happen? First, our diamond liquidation sale is still going strong which means you will get an incredible deal on diamonds for stud earrings, an engagement ring upgrade, and just about anything else we can set a diamond into. Second, checkout…